Time does fly by when you are having as much fun as I am these days. First post in December and it is almost over? Wow.
I have been running and pretty regularly too. Just not spending time writing here. Sorry about that folks. I trust that you are well aware of where else I write so that you can find out what else is going on.
If not, here is a quick summary:
Steve's 2 Cents - my take on revealing the good experiences of daily life. I have been spending time sharing what I learn and developing a one word theme for each of the #the5 I find and share that day.
Job Search Jam Sessions - two events completed this year with planning underway for more next year. First up a track at the PodCamp Western Mass will be devoted to this topic. We get to leverage the social media expertise of the folks in the greater Springfield and Western MA area to help those looking for work.
Franklin Matters - a good deal of time is spent here. I did participate and report (mostly live) from 65 meetings during the 2010 calendar year. (No wonder I don't have much time to spend here!)
My current contract project management position is keeping me busy. My volunteer effort for the Franklin Food Pantry has been mostly behind the scenes thus far (other than what has been posted on FM) but with their website renewed for 2011, the work there should become much more visible.
So with 3 more days to run in 2010, I have only 2.3 miles to go to exceed what I accomplished in 2009 and I feel good about getting there in one more run.
Then it will be time to layout a schedule for some runs in 2011 and set the plan to improve upon the mileage and average time that I accomplished this year.
How have you done this year? What are you planning for 2011?
Friday, December 24, 2010
Saturday, November 06, 2010
hitting the hills
Yes, I have been running. It has been an adjustment going back to running early in the morning now that I am back to work. I am fortunate to be able to leave later so I can run between 6:00 AM and 7:00 AM as opposed to running around 4:00 or 5: 00 in order to catch the train.
Did the Summer St, Mount St, Upper Union loop this past Sunday. Will do that a couple of times to help prepare for the Thanksgiving Run in Brighton. Not that the hills in Brighton are tough but that the hill and resistance work that Summer and Mount provides will help me get into better shape quicker.
How are you running?
Do you have races to plan for?
Did the Summer St, Mount St, Upper Union loop this past Sunday. Will do that a couple of times to help prepare for the Thanksgiving Run in Brighton. Not that the hills in Brighton are tough but that the hill and resistance work that Summer and Mount provides will help me get into better shape quicker.
How are you running?
Do you have races to plan for?
Tuesday, September 07, 2010
Gloria Gemma 5K Run/Walk
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Wednesday, September 01, 2010
Train now
There are a couple of good 5K races on the horizon.
I'll be running the Crackerbarrel Classic in Wrentham on Sep 18th and then the Mayor's Cup in Boston's Franklin Park on Oct 24th.
Online registration is available for both these events via the links here:
http://www.crackerbarrelclassic.com/
http://baa.org/MayorsCup/Registration.asp
Enjoy!
I'll be running the Crackerbarrel Classic in Wrentham on Sep 18th and then the Mayor's Cup in Boston's Franklin Park on Oct 24th.
Online registration is available for both these events via the links here:
http://www.crackerbarrelclassic.com/
http://baa.org/MayorsCup/Registration.asp
Enjoy!
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Good run in the rain
How good was the run in the rain today? Two sherku worth!
The rain was warm and mingled with the sweat. The thoughts found their way almost like the river-lets of water along the roads.
How was your run today?
The rain was warm and mingled with the sweat. The thoughts found their way almost like the river-lets of water along the roads.
How was your run today?
Sunday, July 18, 2010
hug the shadows
I got out early for my run today before it got too hot. The sun was still rising so I hugged the side of Summer St to stay in the shadows.
Mount St was easier today than I expected. I guess my running recently has begun to pay some dividends. I had a strong finish coming down Upper Union to meet up with Dolores and then stopped for coffee at Dunkin Dounts for the final stretch home. It should have been a cool down, it was more like a drip down.
This was a good run day. I hope you had a good run today!
Thursday, July 08, 2010
run in the shade
Sunday's long run was a good one in familiar territory out in central PA.
As warm as it was in Franklin we had the same weather, so I did my long run early before the temp rose to the high for the day. For most of the run, I was able to stay on the shade side of the road and out of the sun.
A cap and a white t-shirt also helped to deflect the sun.
Take care when you run in the sun and heat.
As warm as it was in Franklin we had the same weather, so I did my long run early before the temp rose to the high for the day. For most of the run, I was able to stay on the shade side of the road and out of the sun.
A cap and a white t-shirt also helped to deflect the sun.
Take care when you run in the sun and heat.
Thursday, July 01, 2010
Crackerbarrel Classic, Wrentham, MA
One of my favorite road race courses is nearby in Wrentham where the Crackerbarrel Classic 5K will run on Sep 18th.
If you run for fun, or exercise, or the competition, this is a good race to participate in.
Date: Saturday, September 18, 2010
Start time: 9:00 a.m.
Where: Wrentham Developmental Center, Wrentham, MA
(Crackerbarrel Fairgrounds Bandstand)
Course: A 3.1 mile loop around scenic country roads (flat, no hills)
USATF certified MA-927021RN
Time Splits at one mile and two miles. Water stations along the course and at the finish.
Timing: Time Splits, water stations and computerized results (Spitler Race Systems)
Entry Fee: $17 pre-registration, $20 on Race Day
For more information including online registration or to printout the registration form to mail in, visit the website here: http://www.crackerbarrelclassic.com/
If you run for fun, or exercise, or the competition, this is a good race to participate in.
Date: Saturday, September 18, 2010
Start time: 9:00 a.m.
Where: Wrentham Developmental Center, Wrentham, MA
(Crackerbarrel Fairgrounds Bandstand)
Course: A 3.1 mile loop around scenic country roads (flat, no hills)
USATF certified MA-927021RN
Time Splits at one mile and two miles. Water stations along the course and at the finish.
Timing: Time Splits, water stations and computerized results (Spitler Race Systems)
Entry Fee: $17 pre-registration, $20 on Race Day
For more information including online registration or to printout the registration form to mail in, visit the website here: http://www.crackerbarrelclassic.com/
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Tri or no tri?
I Had an interesting Friday. I ran my 4 miles in the morning, facilitated the Hopkinton Networking Group meeting, held my first 'office hours' on the Town Common to discuss Franklin matters, and then came home to go for a bike ride along the Blackstone River Bike Path with Dolores.
All went well until about 2.5 miles from the finish when the back tire started chattering at me. I stopped and sure enough, the tire had picked up a splinter of wood that could have easily been a spike. As soon as I removed it, woosh! the air escaped!
Fortunately, it was only 2.5 miles back to the car. Otherwise, Plan B would have been implemented.
A cold frosty went down nicely when we were both safely home, albeit a little later than we anticipated.
So for the scorecard, it was four miles running, 14.5 miles bike ride, and 2.5 miles walk. That's a tri right!
All went well until about 2.5 miles from the finish when the back tire started chattering at me. I stopped and sure enough, the tire had picked up a splinter of wood that could have easily been a spike. As soon as I removed it, woosh! the air escaped!
Fortunately, it was only 2.5 miles back to the car. Otherwise, Plan B would have been implemented.
A cold frosty went down nicely when we were both safely home, albeit a little later than we anticipated.
So for the scorecard, it was four miles running, 14.5 miles bike ride, and 2.5 miles walk. That's a tri right!
Friday, June 18, 2010
Sluggish today
The legs felt sluggish today. I wanted to do 4 x 800 on the track but I wimped out at 3 as the times were deteriorating. I started well enough at 3:32 then went 3:39 and 3:45. Just couldn't get it going. Headed home, a two mile run and was slowing down even as I approached home.
Just one of those days. That is the key. Leave it at only ONE of those day and the next day will be better!
May the roads and trails be kind to you today!
Just one of those days. That is the key. Leave it at only ONE of those day and the next day will be better!
May the roads and trails be kind to you today!
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Tree shaded roads
Full sunshine Tuesday with light early and late in the day as we approach the summer solstice next week. A gentle breeze made running comfortable.
The tree shadows show the protection from the sun available on this road.
The best part about the shady roads?
After rolling up, they go down nicely!
All in all, a good run today. What was yours like?
The tree shadows show the protection from the sun available on this road.
The best part about the shady roads?
After rolling up, they go down nicely!
All in all, a good run today. What was yours like?
Sunday, June 13, 2010
New template
While watching the World Cup, I have changed the template here.
I have wanted to add the menu line and finally have gotten the 'round tuit' to do so.
I hope when you click through and arrive here, this site will allow you to find what you need.
If you don't find what you need, please let me know!
I have wanted to add the menu line and finally have gotten the 'round tuit' to do so.
I hope when you click through and arrive here, this site will allow you to find what you need.
If you don't find what you need, please let me know!
Sunday, June 06, 2010
Long run, back before the rain
Got the run in before the rain today. Some nasty weather is forecasted for this morning and afternoon. It was humid but bearable this morning.
As I went up Summer St, I passed one woman walking her dog. We exchanged 'good mornings'.
Further up the hill on Summer, another woman was walking. As I said good morning, she replied, 'show off!' I said, 'one step at a time'. One of those moments when upon reflection, you could say more. On the run, the moment passed. She was behind me, the hill topped out ahead of me and I had miles to run.
In the race of life, we are each on our own path. Are we competing? Only if we are both trying to obtain the same thing and it is in short supply.
Perception is reality for some folks, I guess.
I prefer the understanding the big picture, finding my place in a good sandbox to play cooperatively.
A good day is learning something new, sharing something with someone so that it makes a difference and finding something to laugh about.
What do you think?
BTW - as I updated my mileage tracking spreadsheet I realized that today was a milestone with the 200th mile completed this calendar year!
As I went up Summer St, I passed one woman walking her dog. We exchanged 'good mornings'.
Further up the hill on Summer, another woman was walking. As I said good morning, she replied, 'show off!' I said, 'one step at a time'. One of those moments when upon reflection, you could say more. On the run, the moment passed. She was behind me, the hill topped out ahead of me and I had miles to run.
In the race of life, we are each on our own path. Are we competing? Only if we are both trying to obtain the same thing and it is in short supply.
Perception is reality for some folks, I guess.
I prefer the understanding the big picture, finding my place in a good sandbox to play cooperatively.
A good day is learning something new, sharing something with someone so that it makes a difference and finding something to laugh about.
What do you think?
BTW - as I updated my mileage tracking spreadsheet I realized that today was a milestone with the 200th mile completed this calendar year!
Saturday, June 05, 2010
HMEA T-shirt
My new shirt got all sweaty during the track work out on Friday this week. I did 400, 800, 1200, 800, 400 as a short step ladder. My pacing was fairly consistent even in the humidity of the early morning. It was one of those days when the ground fog was dense. I managed to get home before the sun broke through the clouds.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
The Children's Museum in Easton
Sunday, June 20,2010
5 Mile Road Race and 2 Mile "Fun Walk"
Post Race Party, Raffles and Awards
T-shirts for the first 250 pre-entrants
Childcare available for pre-entrantsT-shirts for the first 250 pre-entrants
Website to register---
http://login.npwebsiteservices.com/ChildrensmuseumEaston/Fathersdayroadrace.asp
The event is to benefit the Children's Museum in Easton, MA
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
The Children's Museum in Easton
Sunday, June 20,2010
5 Mile Road Race and 2 Mile "Fun Walk"
Post Race Party, Raffles and Awards
T-shirts for the first 250 pre-entrants
Childcare available for pre-entrantsT-shirts for the first 250 pre-entrants
Website to register---
http://login.npwebsiteservices.com/ChildrensmuseumEaston/Fathersdayroadrace.asp
The event is to benefit the Children's Museum in Easton, MA
Thursday, April 22, 2010
The Children's Museum in Easton
Sunday, June 20,2010
5 Mile Road Race and 2 Mile "Fun Walk"
Post Race Party, Raffles and Awards
T-shirts for the first 250 pre-entrants
Childcare available for pre-entrantsT-shirts for the first 250 pre-entrants
Website to register---
http://login.npwebsiteservices.com/ChildrensmuseumEaston/Fathersdayroadrace.asp
The event is to benefit the Children's Museum in Easton, MA
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Oreo kind of day
Oreo? What are you talking about?
You know how a sandwich cookie, like an Oreo is hard on the outside and soft in the middle?
That was like my track workout today. The first and last were focused efforts and close to the target pace, the two middle halves got off to a slow start and I struggled to keep them in the ball park.
I was at the track to do 4 x 800 (or half miles). I did 3:35, 3:57, 3:49, and 3:38.
Definitely suffered from a lack of focus as I started the middle two reps. I could feel my mind wandering away, picking through one or more of my "to do" list and taking it on, instead of concentrating on the run.
There was a strong breeze on the straight-away and you didn't feel it on the back stretch so that helped to contribute the 'lazy' start. I should have shifted to start on the other end so I would go into the breeze to begin with and that would wake me up. Instead, I got lulled into a nice easy pace on the back stretch, then came around the corner facing the breeze and a pace deficit that wouldn't be easy to recover from.
Concentration is key to pace work. Especially when you are doing it alone!
May the roads and trails be kind to you today or your next run.
Note photo credit to sassyradish for use of the handmade oreo - looks yummy!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sassyradish/3382035562/sizes/m/
You know how a sandwich cookie, like an Oreo is hard on the outside and soft in the middle?
I was at the track to do 4 x 800 (or half miles). I did 3:35, 3:57, 3:49, and 3:38.
Definitely suffered from a lack of focus as I started the middle two reps. I could feel my mind wandering away, picking through one or more of my "to do" list and taking it on, instead of concentrating on the run.
There was a strong breeze on the straight-away and you didn't feel it on the back stretch so that helped to contribute the 'lazy' start. I should have shifted to start on the other end so I would go into the breeze to begin with and that would wake me up. Instead, I got lulled into a nice easy pace on the back stretch, then came around the corner facing the breeze and a pace deficit that wouldn't be easy to recover from.
Concentration is key to pace work. Especially when you are doing it alone!
May the roads and trails be kind to you today or your next run.
Note photo credit to sassyradish for use of the handmade oreo - looks yummy!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sassyradish/3382035562/sizes/m/
Monday, April 12, 2010
Long run Sunday
I got in a good long run Sunday, 15 KM according to my Droid ERIS Tracker app. Not bad. Especially considering that the last time I went that far was August 2006.
Yes, there is a story there. Most of it reported here over the time since then.
The reader's digest version would go like this.
August 2006, good runs on the three day FIRST Program. Generally 3-5 miles on the tempo run, 3-5 miles of track/pace work and 10-15 miles for the long run on the weekend.
That lasted until my kneecap slipped out of position on the kneeler at church one Saturday night and then again during the run Sunday morning. Stayed off running for a couple of days, but when I tried again, the knee cap would move. No pain but it wasn't supposed to do that so I checked with my doctor who sent me to therapy.
Spin forward several months I get the clearance to resume running and the knee fortunately is fine.
Gradually work the mileage back up and when I get to 5, the ankle starts bothering me. Now, what?
Turns out that I had rolled it during a temp run in late 2005, but kept running as it wasn't a bother. Worsened it during the half-marathon in Boston early 2006 but again recovery from that race everything seemed okay. Until the knee cap slipped and then trying to work the mileage back up again was raising the ankle as an issue.
Another round of doctors, x-rays, MRI's etc until finally in November 2008, I saw Dr Leavitt who provided the ankle brace that I have worn while running since then.
It has been a long and gradual return to good mileage. I should have been up to this distance last Oct/Nov except for the heat spell during August that caused me to loose some significant mileage.
No problem, I have patience. I am in it for the health of it as well as making some improvement on my avg race time. Getting up to this distance sets the stage for some good runs ahead.
May the roads and trails be kind to you!
Yes, there is a story there. Most of it reported here over the time since then.
The reader's digest version would go like this.
August 2006, good runs on the three day FIRST Program. Generally 3-5 miles on the tempo run, 3-5 miles of track/pace work and 10-15 miles for the long run on the weekend.
That lasted until my kneecap slipped out of position on the kneeler at church one Saturday night and then again during the run Sunday morning. Stayed off running for a couple of days, but when I tried again, the knee cap would move. No pain but it wasn't supposed to do that so I checked with my doctor who sent me to therapy.
Spin forward several months I get the clearance to resume running and the knee fortunately is fine.
Gradually work the mileage back up and when I get to 5, the ankle starts bothering me. Now, what?
Turns out that I had rolled it during a temp run in late 2005, but kept running as it wasn't a bother. Worsened it during the half-marathon in Boston early 2006 but again recovery from that race everything seemed okay. Until the knee cap slipped and then trying to work the mileage back up again was raising the ankle as an issue.
Another round of doctors, x-rays, MRI's etc until finally in November 2008, I saw Dr Leavitt who provided the ankle brace that I have worn while running since then.
It has been a long and gradual return to good mileage. I should have been up to this distance last Oct/Nov except for the heat spell during August that caused me to loose some significant mileage.
No problem, I have patience. I am in it for the health of it as well as making some improvement on my avg race time. Getting up to this distance sets the stage for some good runs ahead.
May the roads and trails be kind to you!
Thursday, April 08, 2010
The Children's Museum in Easton
Sunday, June 20,2010
5 Mile Road Race and 2 Mile "Fun Walk"
Post Race Party, Raffles and Awards
T-shirts for the first 250 pre-entrants
Childcare available for pre-entrantsT-shirts for the first 250 pre-entrants
Website to register---
http://login.npwebsiteservices.com/ChildrensmuseumEaston/Fathersdayroadrace.asp
The event is to benefit the Children's Museum in Easton, MA
Wednesday, April 07, 2010
2nd Annual Parmenter 5K
Franklin's Parmenter Elementary School will hold their 2nd Annual 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, May 16th.
You can register at Active.com here
The event website can be found here
You can register at Active.com here
The event website can be found here
Thursday, March 25, 2010
The Children's Museum in Easton
Sunday, June 20,2010
5 Mile Road Race and 2 Mile "Fun Walk"
Post Race Party, Raffles and Awards
T-shirts for the first 250 pre-entrants
Childcare available for pre-entrantsT-shirts for the first 250 pre-entrants
Website to register---
http://login.npwebsiteservices.com/ChildrensmuseumEaston/Fathersdayroadrace.asp
The event is to benefit the Children's Museum in Easton, MA
Sunday, March 21, 2010
The bio-mechanics are completely different
Some area runners are leaving their sneakers behind to try on a more natural approach to training.
From barely-there shoes to nothing at all, some seasoned runners say barefoot running has its benefits.
"Running sneakers provide a tremendous amount of support and cushioning, but they could be hurting us by causing the foot area to move differently," Framingham runner Adam King said. "Shoes are basically doing the work nature intended our feet to do."
A self-proclaimed "fitness geek," King said he's always interested in running improvements and was intrigued by the trend he read about in magazines.
Set your feet free with barefoot running
from The Milford Daily News News RSS
Saturday, March 13, 2010
first 100
Completed my run in the rain today, updated my spreadsheet and realized I had just completed 100 miles this calendar year! Woot Woot!
102.5 total over 26 days for a 3.9 miles/day average.
My run in the rain was a good one. I have always considered myself a "mudder" and have run some of my better times in the rain.
Because I feel more at one with the world?
Because I concentrate better?
Because I had a good workout on the track this Thursday, setting me up to run fully a minute per mile better over this same route than I did last Sunday?
Whatever the reason, and maybe it is a combination of the above, I will take it.
The feeling after is good! The runners high is worth running for!
102.5 total over 26 days for a 3.9 miles/day average.
My run in the rain was a good one. I have always considered myself a "mudder" and have run some of my better times in the rain.
Because I feel more at one with the world?
Because I concentrate better?
Because I had a good workout on the track this Thursday, setting me up to run fully a minute per mile better over this same route than I did last Sunday?
Whatever the reason, and maybe it is a combination of the above, I will take it.
The feeling after is good! The runners high is worth running for!
Friday, March 12, 2010
Spring time? almost
I got over to the Franklin High School track yesterday for some pace work. It was my first time this season on the track and it was warm enough to do so.
After a warm up, 3 x 800 was the order for the day. I felt pretty good doing 3:29, 3:38 and then closing with 3:32. A good run home (2 miles) gave me a total of 4 for the day on the FIRST Program
I have the St Pat's 5K to run next week down in Providence. I did the inaugural run last year and it was a good event. Well organized, festive and out and back course, up hill going out, downhill coming back can make for some good times, even if it is early in the season.
What are you up to with your running?
After a warm up, 3 x 800 was the order for the day. I felt pretty good doing 3:29, 3:38 and then closing with 3:32. A good run home (2 miles) gave me a total of 4 for the day on the FIRST Program
I have the St Pat's 5K to run next week down in Providence. I did the inaugural run last year and it was a good event. Well organized, festive and out and back course, up hill going out, downhill coming back can make for some good times, even if it is early in the season.
What are you up to with your running?
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Father's Day Road Race & Walk
Sunday, June 20,2010
5 Mile Road Race and 2 Mile "Fun Walk"
Post Race Party, Raffles and Awards
T-shirts for the first 250 pre-entrants
Childcare available for pre-entrantsT-shirts for the first 250 pre-entrants
Website to register---
http://login.npwebsiteservices.com/ChildrensmuseumEaston/Fathersdayroadrace.asp
The event is to benefit the Children's Museum in Easton, MA
Sunday, February 28, 2010
HMEA 5K Race/Walk - May 23rd
The Horace Mann Education Associates - HMEA, Inc. is located here in Franklin, MA but their effective service delivery is to over 100 communities in MA.
The annual fund raiser for HMEA is the 5K Race/Walk and Family Fun Day scheduled for May 23, 2010.
In addition to working the road race registration table (and providing splits at the 2 mile mark), I have decided to help HMEA do some fund raising this year.
I love the quote from Horace Mann that they use on their History page:
You can help the HMEA make a difference with a donation. I have a widget in the center column of this and my other blogs, should you choose to donate an amount within your means.
I will appreciate it.
The HMEA clients you help will too!
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If you would like to register for the race you can do so here
http://www.hmea.org/events.html
If you'd like you can contribute in one of several options directly through the HMEA website here
http://www.hmea.org/donations.html
HMEA has a long history of providing innovative services in school, at work, at home and in the community and now serve over 2400 children and adults with developmental disabilities. Services include: Residential, Day and Family supports, and services for children.
HMEA's Employment Programs provides people with disabilities the opportunity to pursue meaningful employment either on a full- or part-time basis. For people in the Employment Program who work part-time, HMEA encourages volunteering for community organizations, or leisure and recreation activities to supplement their day.
HMEA's Employment Programs serve people 22 years of age and older who live within the commuting distance of program locations in the following cities and towns: Bellingham, Clinton, Hopedale, Plainville and Worcester
SAVE THE DATE...Sunday, May 23, 2010 HMEA's 9th Annual Independence 5K Walk/Run in the Park - MARK YOUR CALENDARS and grab your sneakers to participate in this "Fun-filled Family Day fundraising event...
This event, which is hosted by our good friends at EMC2 Corporation in Franklin, MA gathers 2,000 or more people to help HMEA continue its mission to make a difference in people's lives. AND, all the money raised is returned to the many programs at HMEA, which supports 2,400 children and adults with intellectual challenges and developmental disabilities.
Once again we have Gene Lavanchy from Fox News25 and tentatively Gail Huff from WCVB-TV Channel performing hosting duties for us. And our great friends and inspiration to many, "TEAM HOYT", Dick and Rick will be on hand again this year -- plus we're pretty sure there will be a few other celebrities and mascots on hand as well!
So come on down and participate in the fun...there's raffle prizes, food, tee shirts for participants (while they last), prizes, a Kids Corner filled with games and activities, a Kids "FUN RUN" and so much more...
In addition to working the road race registration table (and providing splits at the 2 mile mark), I have decided to help HMEA do some fund raising this year.
I love the quote from Horace Mann that they use on their History page:
"Be ashamed to die until you have won some victory for humanity"
You can help the HMEA make a difference with a donation. I have a widget in the center column of this and my other blogs, should you choose to donate an amount within your means.
I will appreciate it.
The HMEA clients you help will too!
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If you would like to register for the race you can do so here
http://www.hmea.org/events.html
If you'd like you can contribute in one of several options directly through the HMEA website here
http://www.hmea.org/donations.html
Saturday, February 27, 2010
No photo stop
It is a weird weather pattern that we appear to be stuck with here in the Northeast/New England. There is this nor'easter just stuck spinning around above us and dropping flurries here and there, some times in blinding fury, sometimes in gentle waves.
Amidst some of that, I ran today. And ran fairly well. It was a long run (about 8 miles total) and the longest scheduled recently. I had two decent runs earlier this week. The tempo run of about 3 on Tuesday and the pace work on a nearby hill loop on Thursday that covered about 3 in total.
One more long run scheduled before the St Pat's 5K down in Providence. I should be good and ready. It is still way early in the year and cycle of running but the race in Providence will be a good barometer of conditioning. It is a good course, uphill going out and once turned around basically down or flat returning. A good course to practice running negative splits.
Coming by Spring Pond in along Washington St in Franklin, I was sorely tempted to stop for a photo. The pond had an opening of water before the ice took over. Reflected in the water were the clouds that resembled a nice snowy peak. It could have been a nice photo but it would have broken my rhythm before the hill (which I was dreading anyway) so I dared not.
The image is captured in the mind. Maybe a future run will present a similar photo op in better circumstances.
Amidst some of that, I ran today. And ran fairly well. It was a long run (about 8 miles total) and the longest scheduled recently. I had two decent runs earlier this week. The tempo run of about 3 on Tuesday and the pace work on a nearby hill loop on Thursday that covered about 3 in total.
One more long run scheduled before the St Pat's 5K down in Providence. I should be good and ready. It is still way early in the year and cycle of running but the race in Providence will be a good barometer of conditioning. It is a good course, uphill going out and once turned around basically down or flat returning. A good course to practice running negative splits.
Coming by Spring Pond in along Washington St in Franklin, I was sorely tempted to stop for a photo. The pond had an opening of water before the ice took over. Reflected in the water were the clouds that resembled a nice snowy peak. It could have been a nice photo but it would have broken my rhythm before the hill (which I was dreading anyway) so I dared not.
The image is captured in the mind. Maybe a future run will present a similar photo op in better circumstances.
Thursday, February 11, 2010
HMEA 5K Race/Walk - May 23rd
The Horace Mann Education Associates - HMEA, Inc. is located here in Franklin, MA but their effective service delivery is to over 100 communities in MA.
The annual fund raiser for HMEA is the 5K Race/Walk and Family Fun Day scheduled for May 23, 2010.
In addition to working the road race registration table (and providing splits at the 2 mile mark), I have decided to help HMEA do some fund raising this year.
I love the quote from Horace Mann that they use on their History page:
You can help the HMEA make a difference with a donation. I have a widget in the center column of this and my other blogs, should you choose to donate an amount within your means.
I will appreciate it.
The HMEA clients you help will too!
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If you would like to register for the race you can do so here
http://www.hmea.org/events.html
If you'd like you can contribute in one of several options directly through the HMEA website here
http://www.hmea.org/donations.html
HMEA has a long history of providing innovative services in school, at work, at home and in the community and now serve over 2400 children and adults with developmental disabilities. Services include: Residential, Day and Family supports, and services for children.
HMEA's Employment Programs provides people with disabilities the opportunity to pursue meaningful employment either on a full- or part-time basis. For people in the Employment Program who work part-time, HMEA encourages volunteering for community organizations, or leisure and recreation activities to supplement their day.
HMEA's Employment Programs serve people 22 years of age and older who live within the commuting distance of program locations in the following cities and towns: Bellingham, Clinton, Hopedale, Plainville and Worcester
SAVE THE DATE...Sunday, May 23, 2010 HMEA's 9th Annual Independence 5K Walk/Run in the Park - MARK YOUR CALENDARS and grab your sneakers to participate in this "Fun-filled Family Day fundraising event...
This event, which is hosted by our good friends at EMC2 Corporation in Franklin, MA gathers 2,000 or more people to help HMEA continue its mission to make a difference in people's lives. AND, all the money raised is returned to the many programs at HMEA, which supports 2,400 children and adults with intellectual challenges and developmental disabilities.
Once again we have Gene Lavanchy from Fox News25 and tentatively Gail Huff from WCVB-TV Channel performing hosting duties for us. And our great friends and inspiration to many, "TEAM HOYT", Dick and Rick will be on hand again this year -- plus we're pretty sure there will be a few other celebrities and mascots on hand as well!
So come on down and participate in the fun...there's raffle prizes, food, tee shirts for participants (while they last), prizes, a Kids Corner filled with games and activities, a Kids "FUN RUN" and so much more...
In addition to working the road race registration table (and providing splits at the 2 mile mark), I have decided to help HMEA do some fund raising this year.
I love the quote from Horace Mann that they use on their History page:
"Be ashamed to die until you have won some victory for humanity"
You can help the HMEA make a difference with a donation. I have a widget in the center column of this and my other blogs, should you choose to donate an amount within your means.
I will appreciate it.
The HMEA clients you help will too!
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If you would like to register for the race you can do so here
http://www.hmea.org/events.html
If you'd like you can contribute in one of several options directly through the HMEA website here
http://www.hmea.org/donations.html
Sunday, February 07, 2010
Arnold St hill - take it one step at a time
I had a good long in the cold this morning. I chose to do the good hill route out Summer St, up Arnold and then down Upper Union. A little over seven miles, it was a real good workout for me.
I did stop to take a couple of photos but otherwise kept a good steady pace.
How was your run today?
I did stop to take a couple of photos but otherwise kept a good steady pace.
How was your run today?
Thursday, January 28, 2010
first steps in snow
It was cold and blowing snow when I ran this evening. I cut the run shorter than I planned due to the slippery conditions underfoot. There was almost an inch of snow but some of the pavement below was nicely iced. I had some skidding moments and decided to follow Falstaff's advice: Discretion is the better part of valor.
If you got out today, I hope you had better weather to run in!
If you got out today, I hope you had better weather to run in!
Monday, January 11, 2010
First I ran, now I run FRST
My entry for January's theme of health is up on the Joyful Jubilant Learning blog today.
I share my experiences with the FIRST Program. FIRST comes from the Furman Institute of Running and Scientific Training. It is a great three day per week running program.
Read more about it in the post on JJL today
I share my experiences with the FIRST Program. FIRST comes from the Furman Institute of Running and Scientific Training. It is a great three day per week running program.
Read more about it in the post on JJL today
Sunday, January 03, 2010
1st Run in New Year
I got out early Friday morning to crunch my footsteps in the new snow. Stopping to take a photo or two, I did complete three miles with some double telephone pole fartlek.
Drove home from the recent Baslock reunion so I missed running Sunday. Will definitely need to be more diligent with the running schedule as I go forward.
Do you have goals for the new year?
Friday, January 01, 2010
Happy New Year 2010
Wishing all the best to all runners for 2010!
This year, a opportunity to achieve personal bests!
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